Practice: Evaluate a Source

Select a source you have found as you’ve learned about a topic. In your writer’s notebook, respond to the following questions:

  1. Is the source relevant to your writing project?
  2. Does the source present evidence and use it appropriately?
  3. What can you learn about the author?
  4. What can you learn about the publisher?
  5. Is the source timely?
  6. Is the source comprehensive enough?
  7. What type of document is it?